Sofia Villalpando
The Faithful wear a badge of honor that demonstrates their unwavering fandom and dedication to the San Francisco 49ers. This season, Sofia Villalpando is the 2024 49ers Fan of the Year who wears that badge like a gold medal.
From her home in Southern California, Sofia has flown around the country to attend 49ers games in the Bay Area and beyond. She hasn't missed one in nearly 60 games since she started traveling in 2022.
As a 49ers season ticket holder, Sofia opts to travel by herself and considers her solo travel an opportunity to meet with fellow 49ers fans-turned-friends in the tailgate lots. With the Faithful community, Sofia never feels alone on the road.
Sofia has also started organizing donation drives for the San Jose Family Shelter to give back to the community that she says has brought her so much joy over the years. Sofia has encouraged her tailgate "familia" and countless other NFL fans to make donations toward this common goal.
Sofia's commitment to giving back to the community is the embodiment of being "Faithful to the Bay," regardless of where Sofia calls home. Our fans, our team and our organization will always be FAITHFUL TO THE BAY, and we're grateful to Sofia for her steadfast commitment and tireless effort on behalf of the team, the fans, and the region.